Strongman competition to help heart association

An amateur strongman competition will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Goshen Sports Complex.

An amateur strongman competition will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Goshen Sports Complex.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association in memory of Paul Stephens, whose son, also Paul, is organizing the event. Paul Sr. battled heart disease for 40 years before his death in January.

Heart association pamphlets will be distributed and donations accepted at the event.

Checks can be made to the American Heart Association. Those not attending can donate to the association at http://fundly.com/2nd-annual-strongman-competition.

The competition will have similar events to the world's strongest man competition. The events includes:

* Farmer's walk — 100 feet for time while carrying two handles, each loaded with 150 pounds;

* Prowler sled pull — 100 feet for time loaded with 400 pounds;

* Deadlift for reps based on 150 pounds over your bodyweight;

* Keg toss. Throw three empty half-kegs over a 10-foot high goal for time;